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- Established: 1845
- Location: Annapolis, Maryland
- Superintendent: Vice Admiral Jeffrey L. Fowler
- Faculty: Approximately 600
- Undergraduates: 4,400
- Nickname: Midshipmen
- Motto: Ex Scientia Tridens (From Knowledge, Seapower)StateUniversity.com: United Stated Naval Academy Information
- Weather: Annapolis, Maryland
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The United States Naval Academy has been training military officers of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps for over 160 years. USNA athletic teams play in the Patriot League.
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Admission
All candidates being considered for admission into the U.S. Naval Academy must meet certain criteria to get into the program. Candidates must be at least 17 years old, but no older than 23 years of age. A candidate cannot be married nor have a child that they are required to support. Good moral character is also a necessity. The application process requires various standardized and personality tests, as well as personal references. A physical exam and physical aptitude test is also administered to candidates. Generally, candidates must meet the requirements of medical and vision tests. However, competitive candidates will automatically qualify for a medical waiver if they have certain injuries or illnesses.USNA.edu: USNA Admissions
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United States Naval Academy Questions
How much does the President of the United States earn per year? 3 AnswersPresident Obama currently earns $400,000 per year, along with a $50,000 expense account, a $100,000 nontaxable travel account and $19,000 for entertainment. read more
What percentage of the people who attend a United States Naval Academy Candidate Visitation Weekend get admitted? 1 AnswerYou are referring to the United States Navel Academy Bancroft Hall Candidate Visitation Program. The USNA describes the program as "an invitation-only program d... read more
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What are the best out patient treatment centers for alcoholism in the United States? 2 AnswersThe Betty Ford Center. A newer one is Narcanon which was started by the Church of Scientology. I would recommend The Betty Ford Center. read more -
United States Naval Academy Basics
- Official Site: Academy Facts and Frequently Asked Questions
- Founded: 1845
- Faculty: Approximately 600
- Undergraduates: Approximately 4400
United States Naval Academy Leadership
- Superintendent: Vice Admiral Jeffrey L. Fowler
- 2007-Present: Superintendent of USNA
Studying at United States Naval Academy
- These are from the official United States Naval Academy website:
Prospective Students for United States Naval Academy
- These are from the official United States Naval Academy website:
Visiting United States Naval Academy
- Official Site: Visit USNA
United States Naval Academy Student Media
- Television: Multimedia Support Center
United States Naval Academy Timeline
- 1845: Founded as the Navy School
- 1850: Named United States Naval Academy
- 1852: Appointments to Academy is under control of Congress
- 1861: Classes moved to Newport, RI
- 1865: Classes Moved back to Annapolis after 4 years
- 1893: "Bill the Goat" makes debut as the Navy mascot
- 1949: Wesley A. Brown is first African American to Graduate from Academy
- 1980: Elizabeth Anne Rowe was the first woman to graduate from Academy
- 1995: 150th Anniversary of the United States Naval Academy
United States Naval Academy Sports Teams
- Official Site: United States Naval Academy "Midshipmen" Athletics
- Athletics League: Patriot League
- Basketball: Men's | Women's
- Swimming: Men's | Women's
- Track & Field: Men's | Women's
- Football
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